News

Councilman Tim Occhipinti: ‘Tomorrow I ask for your vote’

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

From the desk of Councilman Tim Occhipinti:

Friends and Neighbors, I’m asking for your vote tomorrow, Nov. 3! Polls are open 6AM to 8PM. It has been an honor and a privilege to represent you over the last five years. I respectfully ask for your continued support and that you vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3 to re-elect me as your 4th Ward council representative. 
Let’s continue working together and move the 4th Ward Forward for four more years! Our campaign headquarters on Tuesday is located at 4th and Jackson Street. We’ll be there starting at 5:30 am as polls are open from 6 am to 8 pm. If you have an hour or two to spare anytime on Tuesday please stop by and see our volunteer coordinator. We’ll give you a location and literature to hand out. You have been a witness to all of our quality of life improvements in our neighborhood. The Southwest Park, new open space at 1st and Jackson Street, getting our roads repaved, upgrading both pocket parks on Jackson & Jefferson Streets, the revitalization of Mama Johnson Field and our revamped Community Garden.

Results Matter. Experience Counts.  Read More...

News

The Hoboken Republican Party calls for apology from Carmelo Garcia; endorses Councilwoman Jen Giattino

by SmartyJones2 Min Reading

The Hoboken Republican Party stands for accountability. Therefore, we call upon Democratic Assemblyman Carmelo Garcia to formally apologize to New Jersey taxpayers, District 33 constituents and especially 6th Ward residents for abusing his office. We also request that Assemblyman Garcia apologize to Republican District 1 Assemblyman Fiocchi for using his office’s stationary without permission.

We share the concerns of 6th Ward Councilwoman Giattino. She correctly directed Democrat Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto’s attention to Rule 19 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and State Assembly. Democrat Assemblyman Garcia is making a mockery of the “good name, integrity, and representation of the Legislature.” Local government officials cannot use their office for targeted campaign purposes. Perhaps Speaker Preito isn’t taking Assembly Garcia’s latest shenanigan seriously. After all, who can take a politician like Mr. Garcia seriously when he demands donations in exchange for no bid contracts, but apparently lacks the nerve to ask for stamps? Does Assemblyman Garcia have so little support that he has to go to South Jersey for a box of envelopes?

Apparently Mr. Garcia’s woeful level of support is exactly why he is desperately flailing about for attention. It is why he is lying and smearing Councilwoman Giattino. If you are new to Hoboken and its politics then we have faith that you will look beyond the politics of personal destruction that Mr. Garcia has embraced. We encourage you to look at both of their records. The comparison is not even close. Councilwoman Giattino is clearly the best choice! Read More...

News

Special interests comes “door” knocking in Hoboken

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

The barbarians are at the gates is a rallying cry highlighted in critical moments as this.

Could you say the same about llicit money working to deliver big development to Hoboken?

Hoboken’s future will be largely defined for the next two years but far likely longer with the final vote count Tuesday night.

Notice, vote count differs from voters actually voting as Vote-by-Mail “activities” are in question (and under investigation), robocalls are being made to unsuspecting Mile Square Citizens, and special interests are pouring in money and resources in an furious effort to retake the reins of government power and development approvals. Read More...

News

Message from Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer on tomorrow’s election

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

Hoboken’s one and only Mayor Dawn Zimmer announces:

Blog      Volunteer      Contribute
Dear Friends,

On Tuesday, we have another critically important Hoboken election for City Council and school board. In previous weeks, I have written to express my support for Mike DeFusco in the 1st Ward, Tiffanie Fisher in the 2nd Ward, Dana Wefer in the 4th Ward, Peter Cunningham in the 5th Ward, and Jen Giattino in the 6th Ward.

In the school board election, an election of particular importance to me since my son Alex is a freshman at Hoboken High School (having graduated from Elysian Charter School last year), I have expressed my enthusiastic support for the Reach Higher slate of Tom Kluepfel, Sheillah Dallara and Addys Velez.

Local elections are often more important to our everyday lives than national elections, so please come out and vote!

Thanks for listening.

Mayor Dawn Zimmer

Mayor Dawn Zimmer
http://www.dawnzimmer.com/
News

Last call from….

by SmartyJones6 Min Reading

Dear Neighbors:

I write to ask for your support this Tuesday, so I can continue to fight to keep Hoboken on the right path.

This begins with ensuring that we stay on a sound fiscal course, including maintaining an adequate Rainy Day Fund. As Council President and Chair of the Finance Committee, I played a key role in replacing the reckless overspending that nearly bankrupted our City with sound budget practices and cost-efficiencies, moving our Bond Rating from nearly junk to AA+. We simply can’t afford to go back.

We face big development decisions that will determine the shape of Hoboken’s future. I will continue to fight for more parks and open space, to make sure the developers contribute their fair share, and to ensure that any new development meets our community’s needs. We paid too a high a price for the years we gave the big developers a blank check.

Like all Hoboken elections, this will be close. I ask for your support November 3rd, and please Vote 1C to keep Hoboken and its 5th Ward moving forward.

Sincerely,

Peter Cunningham

Dear Neighbors:

I ask for your support on Tuesday, so I can continue to fight for the neighborhood improvements essential to our quality of life, for holding
the line on taxes and spending and for open and honest government. 
We all know how important Church Square Park is to our neighborhood.  That’s why I made it improving it on of my highest priorities, securing new basketball courts and playground equipment,

among other substantial improvements.  I will continue to push for securing more park space and for ensuring that all of our parks are regularly maintained and upgraded. 
I insisted on a no increase in the City tax rate in this year’s budget and will work hard to hold the line on taxes. We’ve put Hoboken on a sound long-term fiscal path, through implementing cost-efficiencies and professional budget practices, including maintaining an adequate Rainy Day Fund. 
We simply can’t afford t return to the reckless, costly and corrupt fiscal practices that nearly bankrupted our City—the kind of fiscal practices employed by my opponent when he ran up deficits and handed out contracts to his campaign contributors as Chair of the Hoboken Housing Authority.

I am proud to represent to the best of my ability the best neighborhood in the best small City in New Jersey.

I ask for your vote, so I can continue to work hard for all of us—and we 
can send a strong message that outrageous false and negative attacks have 
no place in our City’s politics and government.

Sincerely,  
Jen Giattino
Friends and Neighbors,




This Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day and I’m writing to ask for your support. During my two-terms as a Commissioner on Hoboken’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, I’ve been honored to represent you on land use projects that impact all aspects of our community. I’ve voted on applications that maintain our City’s scale and charm while ensuring our neighborhoods move forward, responsibly. I’ve advocated for small business and to increase affordable housing inventory. 




As your Councilman, I will fight for common sense issues – pedestrian safety, regular street repaving, and ensuring our streets are kept clean. I may agree with City Hall, I may not, but I will never put politics before progress. I will advocate for the creation of green space adjacent to the PATH terminal, encouraging outdoor cafés and recreation while resisting storm water. I will propose a Chelsea Market-type approach to our train terminal and fight to keep artists in the Neumann building while encouraging ground floor galleries where they can co-op and sell their work.




Fiscally, I will ensure that we maintain the line on municipal taxes, ensuring that sound financial planning is at the forefront of every decision. We’ve come too far to return to the not-too-distant past where our City was under the watch of a state fiscal monitor and had a credit rating just above junk status. On the transportation front, I will stand up to PATH and demand that service levels are restored, the recent service cuts have hurt all commuters and our downtown businesses, too. 




During this campaign, I have steered clear of personal attacks, keeping my criticisms to my opponent’s voting record and performance in office. Unfortunately, Terry Castellano has chosen to respond with false attacks and name calling. I believe it’s time for a different approach, a more constructive approach to politics. I am looking to bring professionalism, ideas and compromise to the Council. 


You can hear more about my plans for the Council in my latest video.
Without your support, positive change is not possible. Vote 1D this Tuesday, November 3rd and together we will put the First Ward, First!




Your neighbor,
Mike DeFusco



Check our our Web site

Follow me on Facebook

Follow me on Twitter

Help Us Get Out the Vote on Tuesday!
Dear friends and neighbors,


The election is this Tuesday, November 3rd and we’re working hard to spread the word to ensure high voter turnout! Please consider volunteering an hour or two next Tuesday to help elect Tom, Sheillah and Addys. Simply reply to this email to volunteer on election day!

Spread the word by “liking” us on Facebook and share the page with your friends, put a campaign sign in your window. And tell your friends why it’s important to vote Kluepfel, Dallara, and Velez  2-4-6 Column F on November 3rd!
*       *       *

Register to Vote By Mail: If you can’t vote in person on November 3, you can still apply in person to the County Clerk until 3:00 p.m. the day before the election.

Get Out the Vote on Election Day: This is the most important thing you can do! We need to make sure voters don’t forget to cast their three votes on November 3rd for Tom, Sheillah and Addys. Just one or two hours of your time on election day will make a world of a difference in this election. Reply to this email to let us know you can help.

“Like” Us on Facebook“: Visit Reach Higher Hoboken on Facebook to read more about the candidates and their campaign. And share Reach Higher with your Facebook friends.

Follow Us on Twitter: Follow us for campaign updates.

Campaign Signs: Put Reach Higher Hoboken campaign signs in your windows to show your support and create awareness. Reply to this email and tell us how many you need. We deliver!

Finally, PLEASE forward this email to your friends and neighbors. Spread the word about the Reach Higher team. And cast your three votes for Kluepfel, Dallara and Velez (Column F, Rows 2, 4 and 6) on November 3rd.  Let’s make our district schools “even” better!
News

Disenfranchising the vote and electorate

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

We’re in the final stages of what by all appearances will be one of the dirtiest Hoboken elections in recent memory.

One keen lifetime resident noted it’s the back end of the slime oozing out creating a damning impression whereas in the past, the slime reared its head early.

That balanced perspective aside, it’s taken many aback. The pernicious lies and putrid sludge oozing across the Mile Square City have centered on Councilwoman Jen Giattino and a late hit job surfaced on the beloved Beth Mason hate site, Hoboken411. There’s more to these morsels (and finprints) of corruptocrat action. Take a bow dirt bags. Read More...

News

Eduardo Gonazalez text’s you for votes: whether you like it or not

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading

The Old Guard is not joking about this election. They’re pulling all the stops, legal, illegal and shades of illegalities running rampant as we crawl to Election Day.

Speaking of illegalities, MSV requested comment from the Ruben Ramos campaign on the descent of election investigators on 400 First St. based on the breaking report on Grafix Avenger yesterday. In that GA updated report, the headline says:

=&0=&

According to witnesses, Mike Russo, was screaming at Charlie “Blue” the Chief Inspector under John Bryzowski, the Acting Superintendent at the Board of Elections.  With Mike Russo was Mama, Kim Glatt and Jay Yacker, George DeStefano, and Ruben Ramos‘ attorney.  Kim Glatt argued that they needed to know the difference between a ‘challenge’ and an ‘investigation’, then demanded specific information on which buildings were being challenged (or investigated).   Matt Calicchio was there screaming… 





Well over 50% of registered voters in 400 First St. voted by absentee (Vote-by-Mail) ballot.
How did such a Festivus miracle occur and can anyone offer a scientific explanation for this Flo? Read More...

News

Hoboken411’s Perry Klaussen put on defamatory warning in scurrilous attack on Tiffanie Fisher

by SmartyJones1 Min Reading
=&0=&

Hoboken411 is dead to most residents of the Mile Square City although Beth Mason hasn’t hosted the funeral yet for her “favorite new site.”

Most in Hoboken are all too familiar with the notorious Perry Klaussen of Hoboken411 but what’s news is a legal warning issued for an alleged defamatory attack by him today on council candidate Tiffanie Fisher.

Fisher is a second ward City Council candidate primed to challenge for the seat occupied by lame duck Councilwoman Beth Mason.  As many are aware, there’s an election for Hoboken council seats this Tuesday. Read More...